This week in good news (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) Written by CHVN Saturday, Feb 06 2021, 12:47 PM 2019 Provincial champions Tracy Fleury, Selena Njegovan, Liz Fyfe, and Kristin MacCuish have a Wild Card berth at the 2021 Scotties.
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A deep-freeze couldn t stop Manitobans from getting outside to spread joy (especially with the hope of an early spring), plus new faith-based entertainment is coming to screens and stereos near you and the province will be well-represented at the 2021 Scotties.
Get ready to spend a day this summer celebrating the grandparents in your life.
An international day of celebration for grandparents and the elderly has now been instituted by the Pope, Vatican News reports.
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Very cold temperatures are just around the corner for southern Manitoba, but if you happen to believe the forecast of Manitoba s most famous puppet, the cold weather won t last much longer.
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre brought out Manitoba Merv early this morning, and the furry puppet reportedly did not see its shadow. According to tradition, when a groundhog does not see its shadow after leaving its den on February 2, it means early spring-like weather.
While Manitoba Merv is just a puppet his prediction this year may not be far off. Zoe Nakata, the Executive Director of Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Ile des Chenes, Man., says they ve noticed signs in their animals that an early spring may be on the way.